Bikepacking Scotland

“The Pink Dots” is a new video from Annie Le that focuses on the women who took on the 2022 edition of the iconic Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race in Scotland. Rather than highlighting only the racers at the front of the pack, Annie set out to share the stories of riders from across the field, including those with differing definitions of success. Find the video, photos, and a written introduction here…

Not wanting to let the grey and wet of winter keep them from enjoying time spent outside, Marcus Nicolson and friends headed off on a trip in search of White Laggan Bothy in southwest Scotland last month. Find their story weekend adventure that featured a swampy obstacle course and an unexpected encounter with other bikepackers here…

Taking advantage of rare weather conditions that created a firm crust for riding a fatbike atop the deep backcountry snow, Annie Le pedaled out into the Cairngorms for a unique multi-day adventure that included digging out and sleeping in a snow cave. Find a 10-minute video and a story from her trip here…

Just premiered, “Explore Your Boundaries” is a new documentary from Markus Stitz and Mark Beaumont about finding adventure close to home. It follows the duo on a handful of the 24 Scottish gravel routes they developed for the project to encourage local people to discover their backyard. Find the video, a photo gallery, and all of the routes here…

In November, Marcus Nicolson and friends set off for a multi-day bikepacking trip through Argyll and Scotland’s Western Highlands, charting a new route that saw them clambering down rock faces, trotting through bogs, and savoring the refuge of the occasional bothy. Read on for the story of their off-season adventure, featuring a dramatic photo gallery from Doug Somerville…

Back in December, Annie Le became the first person to complete Scotland’s Highland Trail 550 route in winter. Find a detailed retelling of her seven-day adventure through the Highlands, battling miles of snow, waist-deep river crossings, and dark days here, plus an extensive gallery of photos from Huw Oliver…

Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s dramatic Cairngorms Loop, “Mind Over Mountains” is a new short film from Huw Oliver that follows a group of riders as they attempt to establish new speed records on the 300-kilometer route. Find the full 10-minute film and a gallery of images here…

Five friends from Restrap in the UK had planned an epic tour in Eastern Europe, but that changed based on Pandemic restrictions. The new destination was northern Scotland. NORTH COAST follows the crew on a tour through Scotland’s harsh conditions and raw beauty, and documents the unique challenges they faced in a country fresh out of lockdown.

When the snow finally fell in the Cairngorms, Annie Le and Huw Oliver set out from their back door to enjoy some winter riding and camping for our Good Night 2020 Campout. Watch Annie’s video following their trip here…

Despite her attempt to set the new fastest time on Scotland’s An Turas Mór being invalidated before she could even start pedaling, Naomi Freireich recently set out for a solo time trial from Cape Wrath to Glasgow. Find her story of pushing herself in the face of failure here…

Distance is a new film by Markus Stitz that reflects on his solo bikepacking adventures in Scotland and how they help him cope with the measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic…